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==Online Resources== | ==Online Resources== | ||
*[https://www.crarg.org/polish-holocaust-database.php Częstochowa-Radomsko Area Research Group] at crarg.org - index | *[https://www.crarg.org/polish-holocaust-database.php Częstochowa-Radomsko Area Research Group] at crarg.org - index | ||
*'''1939-1945''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61708/ Stanislav, Ukraine (Poland), List of Residents by Street, 1939-1945 (USHMM)] at Ancestry - index | *'''1934''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62594 Lwów, Poland, HeHalutz Organization Regional Branch Records, 1934 (USHMM)] at Ancestry — index ($) | ||
*'''1936-1938''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62311 Cze̜stochowa, Poland, Registration Files of Jewish Citizens, 1936-1938 (USHMM)] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1939-1945''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61708/ Stanislav, Ukraine (Poland), List of Residents by Street, 1939-1945 (USHMM)] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1939-1945''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61738/ Ukraine, Applications for ID for the Citizens of Stanislav, 1939-1945 (USHMM)] at Ancestry - index ($) | *'''1939-1945''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61738/ Ukraine, Applications for ID for the Citizens of Stanislav, 1939-1945 (USHMM)] at Ancestry - index ($) | ||
*'''1940-1941''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2484/ Kraków, Poland, ID Card Applications for Jews During World War II, 1940-1941 (USHMM)] at Ancestry - index ($) | *'''1940-1941''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2484/ Kraków, Poland, ID Card Applications for Jews During World War II, 1940-1941 (USHMM)] at Ancestry - index ($) | ||
*'''1940-1944''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20018/lodz-ghetto-list?s=275764761 Lodz Ghetto List] at MyHeritage — index($) | *'''1940-1944''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20018/lodz-ghetto-list?s=275764761 Lodz Ghetto List] at MyHeritage — index($) | ||
*'''1940-1946''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62310 Będzin, Poland, List of Jewish Citizens, 1940-1946 (USHMM)] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1944-1950''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62366/ Poland, Central Committee of Jews, - (USHMM)] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1945-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61985/ Poland, Jewish Survivors in Poland, 1945-1947 (USHMM)] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1945-1948''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62330 Shoshannah Gallowski Fine papers, 1945-1948 (USHMM)] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
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*'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | *'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | ||
**A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | **A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | ||
**A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Family History Center]] or on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah]. To locate a FamilySearch Center near you, click [https:// | **A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Family History Center]] or on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah]. To locate a FamilySearch Center near you, click [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search here.] | ||
**A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | **A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | ||
**A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.] | **A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.] | ||
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There may be records available for your town through [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch.] To find records for your location, go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog.'''] In the place box, type in the name of your town and click the appropriate entry from the drop-down box. Keep in mind that records are often listed using multiple levels of jurisdictions from largest (country) to smallest (town), as well as varying jurisdictions over time. | There may be records available for your town through [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch.] To find records for your location, go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog.'''] In the place box, type in the name of your town and click the appropriate entry from the drop-down box. Keep in mind that records are often listed using multiple levels of jurisdictions from largest (country) to smallest (town), as well as varying jurisdictions over time. | ||
Alternatively, you can click [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | Alternatively, you can click [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927187&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Poland%22 here] to access catalog entries for Poland. Click on '''Places within Poland''' and a list of places will appear. Click on your desired location(s). A list of record topics will then appear. Jewish records are most commonly catalogued under the headings '''Jewish Records''' or '''Jewish History'''. You may also find record under '''Church Records''' (for Jews recorded in records of other denominations)''', Civil Registration, Concentration Camps, Genealogy, Holocaust''', and '''Minorities'''. | ||
To open a topic, click on it and then a list of the records included in that topic will appear. Click on the blue links to view specific record titles. As you scroll down on the catalog entry page, look for the Film/Digital Notes section. The column on the left explains the types of records/years that are contained on the film. The final '''Format''' column indicates accessibility. | To open a topic, click on it and then a list of the records included in that topic will appear. Click on the blue links to view specific record titles. As you scroll down on the catalog entry page, look for the Film/Digital Notes section. The column on the left explains the types of records/years that are contained on the film. The final '''Format''' column indicates accessibility. | ||
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*A magnifying glass indicates that at least part of the film is indexed, and clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. | *A magnifying glass indicates that at least part of the film is indexed, and clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. | ||
*A camera indicates records are available online in a digital format. | *A camera indicates records are available online in a digital format. | ||
*A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a FamilySearch Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Take a look at the '''[https:// | *A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a FamilySearch Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Take a look at the '''[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Center Finder]''' to discover a location near you. | ||
*A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library'''] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | *A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library'''] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
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Germany | Germany | ||
Email: email@its-arolsen.org | |||
==[https://www.drk-suchdienst.de/en The German Red Cross Tracing Service]== | ==[https://www.drk-suchdienst.de/en The German Red Cross Tracing Service]== | ||